Like Cruising Eastern Lycia, this cultural tour and sailing vacation explores a quite beautiful stretch of coastline behind which an extraordinary culture and a fiercely independent people developed.
Once a day we visit one of the antique cities that adorn this timeless coast. We stroll along ancient roads lined with wild herbs, or through olive trees strewn with rock tombs.
We have the chance to snorkel over sunken harbours, and climb rocky fastnesses for unrivalled vistas. From mighty theatres to churches floored with mosaics, each site is an archaeological adventure, part of a historical puzzle that reveals a remarkable story of human civilisation.
Every day there are plenty of opportunities to swim in the crystal waters of the Turquoise coast, or to windsurf, kayak, or go for a hike.
Not only does Patara possess one of the finest beaches in the world, it was also a great city, and archaeologists are uncovering more of its secrets every year.
Clinging to Gemiler island is a small town that shone only in Byzantine times resplendent with an avenue of churches. It’s just one highpoint in this fascinating gulet cruise.
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Thank you so much for your kindness and good cheer. The boat is wonderful, and the crew made us feel so at home. You have a lot to be proud of and we are all very grateful.
Paula Bennett, Vermont, USA
8 DAYS
Tour Price includes:
Full board accomm on gulet
All road transfers
All crew services on gulet
Entrance fees & tips on land
6 daily excursions with Peter
